Sylvin "Oliver" Wynn's Obituary
Mr. Sylvin Oliver Wynn, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Poppen Residence. Mr. Wynn was born May 18, 1927 to Sylvia A. and Anni Mai (Vaughn) Wynn in Henry County, TN. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. On September 21, 1952, he married the former Bessie Guthrie in Mississippi. Mr. Wynn was employed as a die setter for Knoll Group retiring after 37 years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Oliver is survived by his loving wife, Bessie; 2 children, Mark (Charlene) Wynn of Las Vegas, NV and Leisa White of Charlotte, NC; 3 grandchildren, Rachel, Kyle and Evan White; 2 brothers, Allen (Jan) Wynn of Brownsville, TX and Tommy Wynn of Nashville, TN; 2 sisters, Addie Vee (Delmer) Brent of Wisconsin and Rebecca Barker of Eagle, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Wynn; 9 brothers and sisters. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 16, 2009 at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3040 Evanston Ave. with Pastor Ryan Counsell officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2-5 PM Sunday at
The Sytsema Chapel
737 Apple Avenue
231 726-5210
and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church. Share memories with Oliver’s family at their on-line guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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